LuckyFM Ibaraki Broadcasting Corporation (Headquarters: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture) will collaborate with TuneCore Japan to hold an audition, ‘Battle to LuckyFes’25,’ for performance rights at the ‘LuckyFes’25’ music festival. The festival will take place at the National Hitachi Seaside Park (Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture) on the three-day weekend of August 9 (Saturday), 10 (Sunday), and 11 (Monday, public holiday).
This year, we will once again use TuneCore’s audition platform to recruit music from indie artists. The application period for music submissions is from 12:00 PM on February 7 (Friday) to 11:59 PM on February 28 (Friday), for a duration of 3 weeks. Those who pass the music review will proceed to the video review and then to a live house audition. In the final stage, up to three groups will earn the chance to perform on the stage at LuckyFes’25. Additionally, a prize of 100,000 yen will be awarded to the winners.
The audition process will be regularly featured on LuckyFM, and the artists who are selected to perform at the festival will also be invited to appear on the program prior to the LuckyFes’25 event.
Last year’s ‘Battle to LuckyFes’ had a total of 1,928 song entries, and three artists (Ashley, Jonah Gold, and Chita Henry) ultimately advanced to LuckyFes’24. Among them, Ashley has expanded her presence, also serving as the personality for our program ‘Lucky Hip Hop.’
To all the aspiring artists out there, come join the ‘Battle to LuckyFes’25’ and make your mark at the evolving LuckyFes. Let’s spend an exciting summer together!
◇ Application Form
https://www.tunecore.co.jp/wanted/battle-to-luckyfes25
◇ Audition Schedule
Live House Audition: June 15 (Sunday) Time TBD at Club SONIC Mito”
Music Review: February 7 (Friday) 12:00 PM – February 28 (Friday) 11:59 PM
Video Review: Schedule TBD
“Early Bird Discount” 3-Day Pass Limited to “RakiTicket” Sales Starting from 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 1st!
Special Price：29,800 yen (including tax)
Limited to 500 tickets: Early bird discount for 3-day pass (first-come-first-served)
■LuckyFM Ticket Sales System “LuckyTicket”: https://r.funity.jp/ibatick
(*Registration for LuckyFM membership service “LuckyTicket” is required. Membership registration is free.)
■Sales Period：From February 1, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00 to February 28, 2025 (Friday) 23:59）23:59
<Regular Ticket Prices>
| Ticket Type | Adults | Junior & Senior High School Students |
|---|---|---|
| Single Day Ticket | 13,500 yen (incl. tax) | 6,750 yen (incl. tax) |
| 2-Day Pass (First 9th-10th / Second 10th-11th) |
24,000 yen (incl. tax) | 12,000 yen (incl. tax) |
| 3-Day Pass | 35,000 yen (incl. tax) | 17,500 yen (incl. tax) |
※If you plan to drive, parking tickets (additional fee) will be required. Further details will be provided later.
※If you wish to bring and set up a tent, a separate tent usage ticket (additional fee) will be required. Further details will be provided later.
LuckyFes’25 (https://luckyfes.com/)
LuckyFM Ibaraki Broadcasting will host LuckyFes’25, a festival themed “A Celebration of Music, Food, and Art,” on August 9th (Saturday), 10th (Sunday), and 11th (Monday, Public Holiday).
Venue: Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park (605-4, Oonuma, Mawatari, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan)
Dates: August 9th (Saturday), 10th (Sunday), and 11th (Monday, Public Holiday), 2025
■ KAIHO Profile
KAIHO is known for creating works that pursue a unique worldview, including special effects makeup, graphic design, and art direction. Leveraging this creative vision, KAIHO has worked across a wide range of media such as music videos, films, and live events. By intentionally limiting the grotesque image of special effects makeup and using colors effectively, KAIHO has created a pop yet realistic unique world. KAIHO has provided special effects makeup, masks, and sculptures for artists like King Gnu, Vaundy, Official HIGE DANDISM, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Yama, ALI, and Fujii Kaze. KAIHO was selected as one of the top 3 in the World Special Effects Makeup competition at WBF2020 in Australia and was awarded Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2024 (30 people under 30 who are changing the world).
■ LuckyFM
LuckyFM is the only private radio station that covers Ibaraki Prefecture with FM94.6MHz/88.1MHz. With the launch of FM Tsukuba (88.1MHz) and the expansion of the radiko free streaming area across seven prefectures, LuckyFM has become accessible in the greater Tokyo area as well. LuckyFM produces original programs focusing on five core concepts: “Diversity-filled music,” “Local major,” “Niche top,” “News,” and “Sports.” Additionally, LuckyFM organizes large-scale events and concerts, with LuckyFes being one of its key projects.
■ BARKS
BARKS is a leading music media company in Japan that operates the largest music portal and organizes music festivals. Its goal is to create opportunities for encounters with music in daily life. BARKS has gained immense trust from domestic and international artists due to its sincere reporting style and high-quality articles. In terms of music festival operations, BARKS is challenging the creation of entirely new types of festivals with the theme of “Asia’s largest theme park music festival.
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
LuckyFM Ibaraki Broadcasting Corporation
Public Relations Department
Contact: Hashida, Yasuda
Email: pr@lucky-ibaraki.com